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Successful Peace Ethics: The Example of the CSCE Process and Swiss Neutrality
During the Cold War, Switzerland remained permanently neutral, which allowed it to initiate reconciliation processes in many conflicts—helping not only…
Sep 24
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On the Road not Taken
The West was warned by Russia that NATO expansion would be perceived as a direct threat to its security, yet it went ahead anyway.
Sep 15
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evarist bartolo
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Sachs & Mearsheimer on ‘Spheres of Security’
Squaring the Security Circle of the Multipolar Century?
Sep 7
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Jeffrey D. Sachs
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John J. Mearsheimer
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August 2025
Transcript: White House Meeting of Trump and European "Leaders"
The full transcript of the press conference held on August 18 at the White House between Trump, Zelenskyy, Starmer, Macron, Meloni, Merz, Stubb, Rutte…
Aug 19
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Pascal Lottaz
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Transcript: Putin-Trump Press Conference
The following is the press statements that both leaders gave in Anchorage, Alaska, on August 15, 2025 after their closed-door summit meeting.
Aug 16
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Pascal Lottaz
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Russia and the Armenia-Azerbaijan Peace Agreement
There is a lot of misplaced hype about Russia's 'strategic defeat' in the South Caucasus.
Aug 10
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Pascal Lottaz
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Lasha Kasradze
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July 2025
Third-Party Actor Models: Toward a Theory of Neutrality
This is my latest research paper on the theoretical functioning of neutrality in international relations. The paper is currently under journal review…
Jul 31
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Pascal Lottaz
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The Thai-Cambodian War of Clans
The recent violence between the Southeast Asian neighbors is fueled by internal power struggles more than grievances over colonial border demarcations.
Jul 27
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Pascal Lottaz
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Yes, 'Not an Inch to the East' Was Binding Under International Law
Not only is the historical record on Western promises to the USSR regarding NATO expansion crystal clear, there is also an ICJ ruling confirming that…
Jul 11
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Pascal Lottaz
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Between Doctrine and Deterrence: Rethinking Iran's Nuclear Fatwa
The role of Ayatollah Khamenei's Fatwa against nuclear weapons is an open question that merits attention. In an anonymous letter, an Iranian colleague…
Jul 9
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Pascal Lottaz
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June 2025
Malaysia’s Active Nonalignment
If you want a positive vision for a peaceful future, look Southeast. Malaysian PM Anwar Ibrahim explains why and how ASEAN contributes to global…
Jun 25
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Pascal Lottaz
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Israel is Out of Control
Dr. Dr. Alfred de Zayas, the first UN Independent Expert on the promotion of a democratic and equitable international order, assesses that Israel should…
Jun 22
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Pascal Lottaz
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